• A copy of the story, “Filling the House”

• Read the story several times so you are comfortable sharing it.

Tell or read the story.

After the story, invite the group to be silent for a moment to think about it.

Begin a discussion by asking participants to recap the story in their own words. What they recall indicates what they found most meaningful or memorable.

Lead a discussion using questions such as:

• Why did the older brothers laugh when they saw the youngest brother bringing just a small sack?
• How did lighting the candle fill the house?
• How did the youngest brother show a different truth about what it means to “fill a house”?
• How did the youngest brother’s different way of thinking reward him with success?

Provide a hard copy of the story for any hearing impaired participants and encourage them to read along as you tell the story.